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Al Henderson Photos

These photos are by African American photographer Al Henderson who photographed children, fraternal organizations, families, churches and more. Partial list of some famous figures follows.

Politicians & Government: Ken Gibson (mayor), Earl Harris (council), George Branch (council), George Richardson (assembly), Stalks family (Larrie Stalks), Donald Bradley (council), Calvin West (council), Audrey Harris (Director Welfare), Ralph Grant (council)

Business: Whigham family (funeral home), Churchman family (funeral home)



Activists & Social Work: Sally Carroll (NAACP), Rebecca Andrade Doggett (activist), Robert Curvin (activist / historian), Gus Heningburg (activist), Junius Williams (activist / historian), Fred Means (activist), Marion Kidd (activist), Harry Wheeler (activist), Larry Hamm (activist), Connie Woodruff (activist)



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Duke Richardson Presents ""A Night in Paris""
Duke Richardson Presents ""A Night in Paris""
Jun 17, 1932
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Advertisement for Duke Richardson's performance at the Friendly Neighborhood House in Newark (NJ).
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Advertisements, Ensembles
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First Annual Dance at the Elk Dreamland Academy, Newark (NJ)
First Annual Dance at the Elk Dreamland Academy, Newark (NJ)
Apr 12, 1936
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Advertisement for a dance at the Elk Dreamland Academy featuring Earl Haroy, Alfred Henderson, and Adellaide Hall.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Advertisements, Dance parties
Al Henderson Photos
Los Fidelis Social Club presents a cabaret dance
Los Fidelis Social Club presents a cabaret dance
Feb 12, 1937
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The cabaret dance celebrates the return of Al Henderson and His Sensational Orchestra featuring La Cille Watkins and Richard Jordon at the Dreamland Academy in Newark (NJ).
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Advertisements, Dance parties
Al Henderson Photos
The Picadilly Trio plus Don Linton
The Picadilly Trio plus Don Linton
1938
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The Picadilly Trio plus Don Linton and His Orchestra at Victoria Hall (The Jump Castle) in Newark (NJ).
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Advertisements, Bands (music)
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Group portrait of women
Group portrait of women
1938
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Group portrait of ten women.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography, Portraits, Group
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Group portrait of a band
Group portrait of a band
1938 Henderson, Al
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Group portrait of a four male musicians.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography, Bands (music)
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Group portrait of a band
Group portrait of a band
1938
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Grroup portrait of eight young male musicians.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography, Ensembles
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Portrait of a woman
Portrait of a woman
1938 Henderson, Al
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Portrait of a woman.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography
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Group portrait of a women's band
Group portrait of a women's band
1938
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Group portrait of a seven female musicians
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography, Bands (music)
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Group portrait of men
Group portrait of men
1938
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Group portrait of five men in a field.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography, Portraits, Group
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Jersey Savoy Ballroom presents a Swing Battle
Jersey Savoy Ballroom presents a Swing Battle
1938
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Jersey Savoy Ballroom presents a Swing Battle with Pancho Diggs and Al Henderson.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Advertisements, Dance parties
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Al Henderson's New Year
Al Henderson's New Year
1938
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Al Henderson and his wife threw their annual New Year's Eve Party at their home at 701 Clinton Avenue, Newark (NJ).
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photographers, Parties
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Portrait of a woman
Portrait of a woman
1938 Wood, E. Lynas
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Portrait of a woman.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography
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Portrait of a young girl
Portrait of a young girl
1938 Lorstan Studios
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Information on the restoration of Sydenham house.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography, Children
Al Henderson Photos
Group portrait of four men
Group portrait of four men
1938 Henderson, Al
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Group portrait of four men taken by Al Henderson.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography, Portraits, Group
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Al Henderson Photography
Al Henderson Photography
1938
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Photograph of a photography studio.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography--Studios and dark rooms
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Jersey Savoy Ballroom presents a Swing Battle
Jersey Savoy Ballroom presents a Swing Battle
Oct 9, 1938
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Jersey Savoy Ballroom presents a Swing Battle with Pancho Diggs and Al Henderson.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Advertisements, Dance parties
Al Henderson Photos
Lobo, Vickie Mrs.
Lobo, Vickie Mrs.
1950
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341 South 6th St.,3Flr
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
Al Henderson Photos
Shauers, Dorothy Mrs. (pix of son?)
Shauers, Dorothy Mrs. (pix of son?)
1950
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116 South 14th Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Flake, Corene Mr/Mrs.
Flake, Corene Mr/Mrs.
1950
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139 Badger Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Hudson, William Mr.
Hudson, William Mr.
1950
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54 Hawthorne Lane N.
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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JOHNSON, Lorraine Mrs.
JOHNSON, Lorraine Mrs.
1950
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18 Holmes Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Green, Queen Esther Miss
Green, Queen Esther Miss
1950
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27 North Grove Street
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Grant, Pearl Miss
Grant, Pearl Miss
1950
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245 Halsted Street
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Flake, Corene Mr/Mrs.
Flake, Corene Mr/Mrs.
1950
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138 Badger Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Turner, Annie
Turner, Annie
1950
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26 Rankin Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Lofton, Etensie Miss
Lofton, Etensie Miss
1950
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48 West Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Hixson, Arlene Miss
Hixson, Arlene Miss
1950
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192 Orange Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Moncur, Ella Mrs. (two boys?Grachun)
Moncur, Ella Mrs. (two boys?Grachun)
1950
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High Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Voorhees, Phyllis Mrs.
Voorhees, Phyllis Mrs.
1950
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91 Clinton Place
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Children, Portraits
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Tate, Elizabeth Mrs.
Tate, Elizabeth Mrs.
1950
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202 Orange St., #3C
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Group portrait
Group portrait
1950
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Group portrait of Larrie Stalks, Calvin West, and two others at an event.
Topics: Newark (N.J.), Photography
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Stanley, Muriel Miss (model portfolio)
Stanley, Muriel Miss (model portfolio)
1950
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43 Monroe Place
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Hunter, Brady Mr/Mrs.
Hunter, Brady Mr/Mrs.
1950
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126 Boyden Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Conn, Shirley Miss
Conn, Shirley Miss
1951
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150 Somerset Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Bass, Evelyn Mrs.
Bass, Evelyn Mrs.
1951
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28 Rankin Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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McCraw, Bernice Miss
McCraw, Bernice Miss
1951
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129 Ridgewood Ave.
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Tinsley, Lila Mrs.
Tinsley, Lila Mrs.
1951
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36 Fairview Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Manning, Shirley Mrs.
Manning, Shirley Mrs.
1951
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310 Pine Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Brown, Henry & Elizabeth Adams Mr/Mrs
Brown, Henry & Elizabeth Adams Mr/Mrs
1951
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192 Park St.
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Weddings, Portraits
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Blaine, Donald Mr/Mrs
Blaine, Donald Mr/Mrs
1951
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147 Chadwick Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Weddings, Portraits
Al Henderson Photos
Perteet, Juanita Mrs.
Perteet, Juanita Mrs.
1951
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117 Oliver Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Allen, William Mr./Mrs.
Allen, William Mr./Mrs.
1951
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9 Myrtle Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Parties, Portraits
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Johnson, Nathaniel Mr/Mrs.
Johnson, Nathaniel Mr/Mrs.
1951
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48 State Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Burney, Ethel Miss
Burney, Ethel Miss
1951
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44 Wallace Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Allen, William Mr./Mrs.
Allen, William Mr./Mrs.
1951
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9 Myrtle Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Parties, Portraits
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Davis, Izoria Mrs. (photo of baby girl)
Davis, Izoria Mrs. (photo of baby girl)
1951
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329 Belmont Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Children, Portraits
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Davis, Pauline Mrs.
Davis, Pauline Mrs.
1951
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Peshine Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Dryden, Irma Mrs.
Dryden, Irma Mrs.
1951
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125 Passaic Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Armstrong (2 boys, 2 infant girl)
Armstrong (2 boys, 2 infant girl)
1951
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145 Charleston Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Children, Portraits
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Beard, Christine Mrs.
Beard, Christine Mrs.
1951
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44 Somerset Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Children, Portraits
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Thorton, LaDassa Miss
Thorton, LaDassa Miss
1951
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35 Ridgewood Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Roper, Coralee
Roper, Coralee
1951
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386 Badger Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Weddings, Portraits
Al Henderson Photos
Johnson, Blanche Mrs.
Johnson, Blanche Mrs.
1951
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14 Sterling Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Pertlow, Helena Mrs.
Pertlow, Helena Mrs.
1951
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125 Lillie Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Coleman, Catherine Mrs.
Coleman, Catherine Mrs.
1951
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386 Hunterdon Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Rembert, Mr./Mrs.
Rembert, Mr./Mrs.
1951
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88 Eastern Way
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Armstrong (2 boys, 2 infant girl)
Armstrong (2 boys, 2 infant girl)
1951
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145 Charleston Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Children, Portraits
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Strickland, Paddy Miss (No other information)
Strickland, Paddy Miss (No other information)
1951
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Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Randolph, Rayal Mr/Mrs.
Randolph, Rayal Mr/Mrs.
1951
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339 Park Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Weddings, Portraits
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Roper, Coralee
Roper, Coralee
1951
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386 Badger Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Weddings, Portraits
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Davis, Ella Miss
Davis, Ella Miss
1951
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178 W. Kinney St.
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Donaldson
Donaldson
1951
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59 Stockton Place Likely the Afro Cubanaires (from Kukla Swing City) Horace Sims , guitar ; Garnett Donaldson , marimbas ; Ulie , small drums ; Mai Gordon ( Jelly Belly ) , congas, Mavis Donaldson (vocals)
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Musicians, Portraits
Al Henderson Photos
Edwards, Theresassa Miss
Edwards, Theresassa Miss
1951
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122 Bergen Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Taylor, Hiram Mrs. (pix of boy&girl)
Taylor, Hiram Mrs. (pix of boy&girl)
1951
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913 Oak Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Allen, William Mr./Mrs.
Allen, William Mr./Mrs.
1951
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9 Myrtle Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Parties, Portraits
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Bowden, Flora Miss
Bowden, Flora Miss
1951
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197 Charleston Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Anderson, Glaydis, Miss
Anderson, Glaydis, Miss
1951
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129 Arlington Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Walker, Mary Mrs.
Walker, Mary Mrs.
1951
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162 Waverly Avenue
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Culver, Catherine Miss
Culver, Catherine Miss
1951
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West Kinney Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Fashion models, Portraits
Al Henderson Photos
Taylor, Hiram Mrs. (pix of boy&girl)
Taylor, Hiram Mrs. (pix of boy&girl)
1951
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913 Oak Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Children, Portraits
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Johnson, Nathaniel Mr/Mrs.
Johnson, Nathaniel Mr/Mrs.
1951
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48 State Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Rogers, Thomas Mr./Mrs.
Rogers, Thomas Mr./Mrs.
1951
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43 Montgomery Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Weddings, Portraits
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Robinson, Doris Miss
Robinson, Doris Miss
1951
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47 Edgar Street
Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits
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Dickerson, Floyd Mr.
Dickerson, Floyd Mr.
1951
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Topics: African Americans, Newark (N.J.), Portraits

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